Celebrating Students Who Embody Positivity, Perseverance, and Community Spirit
SYRACUSE, NY – JRECK Subs, in partnership with Fresh Start Franchising, Inc., is proud to announce the continued growth of its Winning Attitude Award program for 2025. Now in its 22nd year, the initiative has expanded to include 11 additional schools, bringing the total to 26 high schools across the communities JRECK Subs serves.
Established by a group of local franchisees, the Winning Attitude Award recognizes graduating seniors who may not meet the traditional criteria for academic or athletic scholarships but who exemplify a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and resilience in the face of challenges. Recipients are selected by their schools and awarded a $500 scholarship, either as a single award or split between two deserving students.
“This program is at the heart of what JRECK Subs stands for—community, kindness, and opportunity,” said Bob Piddock, President of Fresh Start Franchising, Inc. “We at Team JRECK are pleased to be able to recognize these outstanding students.”
Founded in 1967 by five Carthage Central School teachers, JRECK Subs has always valued education and community involvement. The Winning Attitude Award continues that legacy by shining a spotlight on students who make a difference in their schools and neighborhoods—not just through achievement, but through attitude. The scholarships will be presented at the school’s graduation event.
“We are excited to be reaching more students than ever before, and we look forward to continuing to expand this program in the future,” added Piddock. “By expanding this program to 12 new schools, we’re investing in the future of our communities and celebrating the values that matter most.”
Winning Attitude Award Recipients by School:
Jefferson and Lewis County Schools:
• Alex Bay High School
o Evan Sanford
o Ryleigh Bessette
• Beaver River High School
o Trinity Bisbort
• Belleville Henderson High School
o Ivan Minnick
o Maranda Livingston
• Carthage High School
o Yordana Cencen
• Copenhagen High School
o Alexis Villeneuve
o Rylee Presley
• Immaculate Heart Central High School
o Olivia Staib
• Indian River High School
o Abrianna Fults
o Jovyn LaFave
• General Brown High School
o Morgan Dillenback
o Adam King
• La Fargeville High School
o Dayana Cappuccetti
o Kaleb Vaadi
• Lowville High School
o Banyan Barker
o Jada Hellinger
• Sackets Harbor High School
o Trinity Bisbort
• South Jefferson High School
o Noah Cousins
• Watertown High School
o Abraham Feisthamel
• Thousand Islands High School
o Nathaniel Miller
o Pablo Hernandez
• Lyme Central High School
o Rosamond Hunt
New Participating Schools:
• Liverpool High School
o Arianna Weitzel
o Steven Wadman
• Central Square High School
o Larkin Lytle
• Syracuse City Schools – Corcoran High School
o Ramira West
• Saranac Lake High School
o Jennifer Giroux
• Tupper Lake High School
o Jack Jaquis
o Steele Foster
o Kiya Mullikin
• Canton High School
o Jo Bowen-Stevens
• Gouverneur High School
o Hannah Dafoe
o Samuel Cox
• Malone High School
o Emma Riley
o Chandler Fefee
• Massena High School
o Darby McCarthy
o Kyler Lippassaar
• Ogdensburg High School
o Ava Balster
o Chloe Best
• Potsdam High School
o Fletcher White
o Kiara Premo
For more information about the Winning Attitude Award or to learn how your school can participate in the future, please contact the JRECK Subs at comments@Jrecksubs.com.
